Multifunctional baby bed

ABSTRACT

The present design includes a multifunctional baby crib, which includes a main body and an accommodating compartment. The main body of the baby crib is designed into a box body shape of a luggage case so that the product can be selected to be used as the baby crib or the luggage case according to the actual use condition. When a user needs to use the baby crib as a baby bed, supporting legs can be used for supporting. When the baby crib is used as a luggage case, wheels can be used for supporting the case body and facilitating pulling. A lifting adjusting mechanism is provided for lifting, forming the accommodating cabin. The containing cabin can be used to maintain a baby, allowing the baby to sit and lie. Alternately, articles can be maintained in the body and the device used as luggage.

The present application claims priority based on Chinese Utility ModelPatent Application No. 202221655815, filing date Jun. 29, 2022,published as Chinese Publication No. 217658982, entitled“Multifunctional Baby Bed,” inventor Yunfeng Wang, the entirety of whichis incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND I. Field

The present invention relates to the field of baby products, and inparticular to a multifunctional baby bed.

II. Background

Existing infant/child cribs are relatively straightforward in that theyprovide an environment that holds the child when awake and asleep.However, a standard crib offers no other function and must be folded andseparately packed or carried when transported. In today's society,carrying a separate crib with other luggage or items is inconvenient fortravelers. Minimizing the number of items transported is highlybeneficial when traveling.

Cribs are preferably stable and firm in structure, and safety in suchcribs is of paramount importance. It can be beneficial to offer a cribthat is convenient to fold and carry, has a long service life, providesa desirable sleep environment for the child, and can be used in a mannerthat reduces the need to carry or transport the crib as a separate item.

It would be beneficial to provide a crib that overcomes issues withprior crib designs.

SUMMARY

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basicunderstanding of some aspects of the claimed subject matter. Thissummary is not an extensive overview, and is not intended to identifykey/critical elements or to delineate the scope of the claimed subjectmatter. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts in a simplifiedform as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presentedlater.

According to one embodiment, there is provided a multifunctional crib,comprising a body having a substantially box shape and defining astorage space with an openable top and an accommodating compartmentprovided in the storage space, the accommodating compartment beingdeployable and defining an accommodating space. The accommodatingcompartment is configured to protrude out of the storage space andretract into the storage space. The multifunctional crib when theaccommodating compartment is retracted into the storage space appearsand functions as luggage.

According to a further embodiment, there is provided a combination criband luggage apparatus, comprising a body, a deployable guardrailsupported by telescoping members connected to the body, and a barrierconnected to the guardrail and an interior of the body such that whenthe guardrail is deployed the body and the barrier function as a crib.

According to another embodiment, there is provided a combination criband luggage apparatus comprising a body comprising a space, a pluralityof telescoping members connected to the body, a guardrail connected tothe plurality of telescoping members and deployable above the space, anda fence connected to the guardrail and an interior of the body. When theplurality of telescoping members is extended, the guardrail is deployedaway from the body and the fence forms an enclosure.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certainillustrative aspects are described herein in connection with thefollowing description and the annexed drawings. These aspects areindicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which theprinciples of the claimed subject matter may be employed and the claimedsubject matter is intended to include all such aspects and theirequivalents. Other advantages and novel features may become apparentfrom the following detailed description when considered in conjunctionwith the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view when the current design is used as a crib;

FIG. 2 is a front view when the current design is used as a crib;

FIG. 3 is a rear view when the current design is used as a crib;

FIG. 4 is a right side view when the current design is used as a crib;

FIG. 5 is a left side view when the current design is used as a crib;

FIG. 6 is a bottom view when the current design is used as a crib;

FIG. 7 is a top view when the current design is used as a crib;

FIG. 8 illustrates the current design used as a crib, wherein theguardrail has not fully expanded and the cover is not installed;

FIG. 9 illustrates the current design used as a crib, wherein theguardrail has not been fully stretched and expanded and the cover isinstalled;

FIG. 10 is a first perspective view when the current design is used as aluggage case;

FIG. 11 is a second perspective view when the current design is used asa luggage case;

FIG. 12 is a third perspective view when the current design is used as aluggage case; and

FIG. 13 illustrates components used in the manual lift adjustmentmechanism.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In this document, the words “embodiment,” “variant,” and similarexpressions are used to refer to particular apparatus, process, orarticle of manufacture, and not necessarily to the same apparatus,process, or article of manufacture. Thus, “one embodiment” (or a similarexpression) used in one place or context can refer to a particularapparatus, process, or article of manufacture; the same or a similarexpression in a different place can refer to a different apparatus,process, or article of manufacture. The expression “alternativeembodiment” and similar phrases are used to indicate one of a number ofdifferent possible embodiments. The number of possible embodiments isnot necessarily limited to two or any other quantity.

The word “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example,instance, or illustration.” Any embodiment or variant described hereinas “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred oradvantageous over other embodiments or variants. All of the embodimentsand variants described in this description are exemplary embodiments andvariants provided to enable persons skilled in the art to make or usethe invention, and not to limit the scope of legal protection affordedthe invention, which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the presentinvention, not all of them. If directional indications are provided(such as up, down, left, right, front, back, top, bottom, inner, outer,vertical, transverse, longitudinal, counterclockwise, clockwise,circumferential, radial, axial . . . ), the directional indication isonly used to explain the relative positional relationship, movementconditions, etc. When the specific posture changes, the directionalindication also changes accordingly.

A description related to “the first” or “the second” etc. in anembodiment are for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construedas indicating or implying their relative importance or implying thenumber of technical characteristics indicated. Thus, features defined as“first” and “second” may expressly or implicitly include up to one ormore fewer features. In addition, the technical solutions of the variousembodiments can be combined with each other.

One purpose of the present design is to propose a multifunctional crib,providing benefits compared to standard foldable and transportablecribs. The crib design includes a main body that is generally boxshaped, defining a storage space or accommodating space with an open topor an openable storage space within a accommodating compartment. Theaccommodating compartment is movable and installed in the storage spaceor accommodating space. The accommodating compartment includes a movablepiece that may extend upward to provide a higher barrier, may have atleast one open side. When the accommodating compartment is placed in afully deployed configuration, the storage space is formed and availableto receive the child or baby. The accommodating compartment can moverelative to the main body of the crib between positions extending out ofthe accommodation space and can be retracted into the accommodationspace.

The accommodating compartment can be lifted and moved to be installed inthe storage space using a lifting adjustment mechanism that includestelescoping rods located on both sides of the storage space and acontrollable locking mechanism. In one aspect, the lower fixed sectionof the telescoping rod is connected to the main body, the upper movablesection is connected to the accommodating compartment body, and thecontrollable locking device controllably retracts the accommodatingcompartment. A boom or fence can be locked in an extended or deployedstate.

The accommodating compartment, configured to receive a child or desireditems, includes a frame-shaped guardrail, a fence that the top isconnected with a guardrail, and a bottom that is located at the bottomof the fence. Support members and/or mattresses as well as additionalitems may be provided in the accommodation space.

The design further includes a support assembly on the outside ofdescribed main body, the support assembly including swivel wheels and/orfeet. When swivel wheels are provided, the swivel wheels may beinstalled on one side of the length of the main body. When feet areprovided, the feet may be installed on the bottom of the main body asshown in the Figures provided.

The bottom of the main body may be formed with a receiving groovecorresponding to a position of a leg, and one end of the leg can bepivotally installed in a receiving slot. A hinged end of the leg can beused as a fulcrum to swing between the positions of being received inthe receiving slot on the one hand and folding or extending outward onthe other.

A second locking device may be provided between the accommodating grooveand a leg, to enable receipt in the receiving groove and the feet may belocked in such position. The design also includes a lid body, used foropening or closing the accommodating space, where the lid body passesthrough and is detachably attached to the main body by a zipper orzipper arrangement.

At least one side of the main body may be provided with a pull rod, andat least one of the sides around the main body may include a handle. Theposition of the corresponding guardrail of the accommodation space mayinclude a step usable as a support when the storage cabin transforms toan accommodation space.

The present design provides a main body of the crib having a casingshape of a suitcase, and the product can be used as either or both of asuitcase and a crib. When a crib is desired, the feet of the crib can bedeployed and the feet used for support. When used as a suitcase, theuniversal wheels can provide support and the apparatus can be used fortransportation.

The design includes support when used as a suitcase or crib and is easyto transport when used as a suitcase. The accommodation space is formedby setting the lifting adjustment mechanism. When fully deployed thedesign can be used to place and sit the child in a lying downconfiguration. In either configuration, the accommodation space can beused for other desired items.

LISTING OF ELEMENTS ILLUSTRATED IN THE DRAWINGS

-   -   100, crib    -   200, suitcase    -   10, main body    -   20, accommodating compartment    -   301, guardrail    -   101, fence    -   92, base plate and/or mattress    -   203, lifting adjustment mechanism    -   302, telescoping rod    -   303, controllable locking device    -   30, support assembly    -   201, universal wheel    -   202, legs    -   333, receiving groove    -   50 second locking device    -   60, cover body    -   80, handle    -   90, pull rod    -   91, step    -   1301, button    -   1302, cover elements    -   1303, upper spring    -   1304, handle    -   1305, right lifting handle    -   1306, upper fixed seat    -   1307, right bottom tube    -   1308, lower fixed seat    -   1309, lower spring    -   1310, suitcase shell/interior

The utility model provides a kind of multifunctional crib, referring toshown in FIGS. 1 to 13 , comprising: main body 10 and accommodationcabin 20, wherein the main body 10 is box-shaped and defines a storagespace with an open top or an openable storage space. The top of the mainbody 10 is the opening of the storage space or the position of the openplace when the main body 10 is laid flat on a surface such as a floor ortable. If the angle of the main body 10 changes, such as when placedsideways, the orientation of the top referred to here will change, andthe opening or opening of the storage space will no longer be in thesame position, i.e., at the top.

The accommodating compartment 20 is movably installed in theaccommodating space, the accommodating compartment 20 defining anaccommodating space that is open or openable on at least one side andcan be used to place a baby and allow the baby to sit or lie down, orplace items. The accommodating compartment 20 can be opposite to themain body 10 and can move between positions extending out of the storagespace and retracting into the storage space.

The main body 10 is set as a box-like structure with an open top or anopenable top, and accommodating compartment 20 is movably installed inthe shrinking space of the main body 10. After the accommodatingcompartment 20 is pulled up out of the accommodating space and theheight of the accommodating compartment 20 is changed, the accommodatingcompartment 20 can be placed in a position that is convenient for theuser to hold the baby in the accommodating space. After theaccommodating compartment 20 is pushed back into the accommodatingspace, the design may switch to the state of a storage box or luggagecontainer as a whole, which can greatly reduce the overall volume andcan be used for placing objects. If necessary, when in the form of astorage box or luggage container, the design can also be used for thebaby to sit and lie down. When in the storage or luggage configuration,the design is relatively easy to transport.

The accommodating compartment 20 is movably installed in theaccommodating space through the lifting and lowering adjustmentmechanism 203. In the embodiment presented, the lift adjustmentmechanism 203 may be an electric lift adjustment mechanism 203 or amanual lift adjustment mechanism 203. When the lift adjustment mechanism203 is electric various implementations may be employed. For example,the electric lift adjustment mechanism 203 can include a rack (notshown) that can be moved up and down on both sides of the shrinkingspace, a gear (not shown) that meshes with at least one side of therack, and a motor (not shown) for driving the gear to rotate. The cabin20 is connected with the rack, and when the motor drives the gear torotate, the gear can drive the gear to drive the accommodating cabin 20up and down.

In the present embodiment, a manual lift adjustment mechanism 203 isprovided. The lifting adjustment mechanism 203 of the embodimentillustrated includes a telescoping rod 302 and a controllable lockingdevice 303 arranged on both sides of the storage space. The lower fixedsection of the telescoping rod 302 is connected to the main body 10, andthe upper movable section is connected to the cabin. The controllablelocking device 303 can controllably lock the telescoping rod in theextended state. The accommodating compartment 20 extending out of theaccommodating space is positioned so that the accommodating compartment20 is at a height convenient for the user to hold the baby during use.The user may push the receiving compartment 20 back into the receivingspace.

The telescoping rod 302 may be in the shape of a tube or a strip.Telescoping rod 302 may be formed by at least two sections of a movableplug connection and can move relative to the axial direction. Variousimplementations of the controllable locking device 303 of thetelescoping rod 302 may be provided.

In the embodiment illustrated, accommodating compartment 20 is asleeping basket-like structure with various implementations, such as anopen chamber or space with an open top. In the present embodiment, theaccommodating compartment 20 includes a frame-shaped guardrail 301, afence 101 whose bottom is connected to guardrail 301, and a bottom plateand/or a mattress 92 disposed at the bottom of the fence 101. Theguardrail 301 is movably installed in the accommodating space.Specifically, the guardrail 301 can be installed in the accommodatingspace through the lifting and lowering adjustment mechanism 203. Fence101 may be made of a soft material (such as cloth), and the surface ishollow. Such a design is breathable and easy for users to observe thebaby's condition.

In FIGS. 10-12 , the support assembly 200 is arranged on the outer sideof the main body. The support assembly 200 includes a universal wheel201 (FIGS. 10 and 11 ) and/or a support foot 202 as shown in FIG. 12 .When the universal wheel 201 is included, the universal wheel 201 isinstalled on the longitudinal direction of the main body 10 as shown in,for example, FIG. 10 . As further shown in, for example, FIG. 12 , feet202 may be mounted on the bottom of the main body 10. See also, FIGS. 2,7, and 8 .

An accommodating groove 333 may be formed on the bottom of the main body10 corresponding to the position of the supporting foot 202. One end ofthe supporting foot 202 can be pivotally installed in the accommodatinggroove 333, and the hinged end of supporting foot 202 can be used as afulcrum between the position where it is accommodated in theaccommodating groove 333 and folds outward and can swing between. Afterthe feet 202 are unfolded outward, each of the feet 202 forms a supportfor the main body 10, which can support the accommodating compartment20, which enables maintaining the baby in the storage space. Inside, theflatness of the bottom of the main body 10 can be improved by providingan insertable and removable surface.

A second locking device 50 may be provided between accommodating groove333 and the supporting foot 202 for controllably locking the supportingfoot 202 accommodated in the accommodating groove 333 to prevent thesupporting foot 202 from undesirably swinging outward.

The second locking device 50 is maintained in the accommodating groove333 in this embodiment. The second locking device 50 includes anunlocking button 501, a locking control wrench 502, and a second lockingmember. The second locking member includes a locking groove provided inthe accommodating chamber (shown in, for example, FIG. 12 ). A secondlocking pin (also shown) provided on the support foot 202, is usablewhen the support foot 202 needs to be locked. In such a circumstance,the locking control wrench 502 can be pulled upward to make the secondlocking pin snap into the locking groove and lock the support foot 202.When the support feet 202 need to be unlocked, the unlocking button canbe pressed to make the second locking pin exit the locking groove tounlock the support feet 202.

A cover body 60 is also provided in this embodiment. The cover body 60is used to open or close the opening of the accommodating space. Thecover body 60 may be detachably connected to the main body using azipper.

At least one side of the main body 10 may be provided with a pull rod 90for easy movement. Further, at least one side of the main body 10 isprovided with an accommodating cavity. The pull rod 90 is a telescopicpull rod 90 installed in the accommodating cavity.

A handle 80 may be provided on at least one side of the surroundingsides of the main body 10 to facilitate carrying and positioning theapparatus. A step or lip 91 may be provided at the position of thestorage space engaged by the guardrail, where step or lip 91 supportsthe guardrail when the accommodation compartment is retracted into thestorage space.

When the user seeks to convert the product from a suitcase 200 to a crib100 for use, the user can unlock the four legs 202 by pressing theunlock button 501 to make the second locking pin exit the locking grooveto unlock legs 202. After unlocking the legs 202, the user can deploythe four legs 202 into a supporting state when in use. To prevent thelegs 202 from swinging abnormally, the user can pull the locking controlwrench 502 upward to make the second locking pin snap into the lockinggroove to lock the legs 202. Cover body may be in a closed state at thispoint, and the user may open the zipper using the zipper pull until thecover body 60 is separated from the main body 10. The user may pull theguardrail 301 to the position of the unlocking control member 303 a suchthat the entire guardrail 301 is pulled up. The upper and lower sleevesof the telescoping rod 302 are slowly stretched to the maximum lengthuntil the first locking tip 3021 a passes through the locking hole 3022a to lock the upper and lower sleeves. The bed rail is fully deployed ormay be provided in a desired orientation and the user may position themattress 92 in the open space as shown in FIG. 1 .

When the user wishes to convert the product from crib 100 to suitcase200, the user can press the two unlocking control members 303 a at thesame time. Unlocking control member 303 a can cause the linkage to drivethe first locking pin 3021 a to exit the locking hole 3022 a and unlockthe upper sleeve and the lower sleeve of the telescoping rod 302. Theuser may press guardrail 301 in a downward direction to move guardrail301 gradually downward until guardrail 301 engages the top of the coverand the second bed enclosure 101. If a mattress is disposed in thedevice, the user can remove mattress 92 and install the cover 60 usingthe zipper. The user may then fold legs 202 and place legs 202 inaccommodating grooves 333. The second locking pin may be snapped intothe locking groove by pulling the locking control wrench 502 upward,thereby locking the legs 202 and preventing them from rotating, formingsuitcase or luggage case 200. Once the apparatus is in the form of asuitcase, it may be used in a manner similar to traditional luggage.

The design may also be used as a baby stroller. When using the productas a baby stroller, it is only necessary to remove the cover 60 when theproduct is in the “suitcase” state. The baby can be placed inside, aseat belt provided in the opening may be employed, and the user can pullor push the child in the apparatus using pull rod 90.

FIG. 13 illustrates the components used in manual lift adjustmentmechanism 203 where manual lift adjustment mechanism 203 is in anextended or deployed state. From FIG. 13 , the user may press button1301 which includes cover elements 1302 that contact upper spring 1303.Upper spring 1303 contacts handle 1304 and causes release of the handlewhen retracted and enables the telescoping of right lifting handle 1305within right bottom tube 1307. Handle 1304 in this embodiment may beaffixed to right lifting handle 1305. The left lifting handle is alsoreleased from the left bottom tube. Upper fixed seat 1306 is provided asis lower fixed seat 1308. Handle 1304 is adjacent upper fixed seat 1306when not deployed. Lower spring 1309 provides spring force and enablesextension of handle 1304 and lifting handle 1305. In one embodiment,lower fixed seat 1308 and upper fixed seat 1306 are fixedly mounted tosuitcase shell/interior 1310. When the user presses button 1301, thesprings 1303 and 1309 apply force to release the lock mechanism.

Thus according to one embodiment, there is provided a multifunctionalcrib, comprising a body having a substantially box shape and defining astorage space with an openable top and an accommodating compartmentprovided in the storage space, the accommodating compartment beingdeployable and defining an accommodating space. The accommodatingcompartment is configured to protrude out of the storage space andretract into the storage space. The multifunctional crib when theaccommodating compartment is retracted into the storage space appearsand functions as luggage.

According to a further embodiment, there is provided a combination criband luggage apparatus, comprising a body, a deployable guardrailsupported by telescoping members connected to the body, and a barrierconnected to the guardrail and an interior of the body such that whenthe guardrail is deployed the body and the barrier function as a crib.

According to another embodiment, there is provided a combination criband luggage apparatus comprising a body comprising a space, a pluralityof telescoping members connected to the body, a guardrail connected tothe plurality of telescoping members and deployable above the space, anda fence connected to the guardrail and an interior of the body. When theplurality of telescoping members is extended, the guardrail is deployedaway from the body and the fence forms an enclosure.

What has been described above includes examples of one or moreembodiments. It is, of course, not possible to describe everyconceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes ofdescribing the aforementioned embodiments, but one of ordinary skill inthe art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations ofvarious embodiments are possible. Accordingly, the described embodimentsare intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications andvariations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in eitherthe detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to beinclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising”is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.

1. A multifunctional crib, comprising: a body having a substantially boxshape and defining a storage space with an openable top; and anaccommodating compartment provided in the storage space, theaccommodating compartment being deployable and defining an accommodatingspace; wherein the accommodating compartment is configured to protrudeout of the storage space and retract into the storage space; wherein themultifunctional crib when the accommodating compartment is retractedinto the storage space appears and functions as luggage.
 2. Themultifunctional crib of claim 1, further comprising a lifting andlowering adjustment mechanism provided within the accommodating space.3. The multifunctional crib of claim 2, wherein the lifting andadjusting mechanism comprises telescoping rods and a controllablelocking device, wherein a lower fixed section of each telescoping rod isconnected to the body.
 4. The multifunctional crib of claim 3, whereinan upper movable section of each telescoping rod is connected to thebody and a locking device is used to lock each telescoping rod in anextended state.
 5. The multifunctional crib of claim 3, wherein theaccommodating compartment comprises: a frame-shaped guardrail; a fencehaving a top connectable to the frame-shaped guardrail; and a bottomsurface provided at a bottom of the fence; wherein the frame-shapedguardrail is movable within the accommodating space.
 6. Themultifunctional crib of claim 1, further comprising a support assemblyarranged on an outer side of the body, wherein the support assemblycomprises a plurality of wheels or feet.
 7. The multifunctional crib ofclaim 6, wherein a receiving groove is formed on a bottom of the bodycorresponding to position of at least one foot such that one end of theat least one foot can be pivotally installed in the receiving groove. 8.The multifunctional crib of claim 7, wherein a second locking device isprovided between the accommodating groove and at least one foot.
 9. Themultifunctional crib of claim 1, further comprising a removable coverusable to access the accommodation space.
 10. The multifunctional cribof claim 1, wherein at least one side of the body comprises a handle.11. A combination crib and luggage apparatus, comprising: a body; adeployable guardrail supported by telescoping members connected to thebody; and a barrier connected to the guardrail and an interior of thebody such that when the guardrail is deployed the body and the barrierfunction as a crib.
 12. The combination crib and luggage apparatus ofclaim 11, wherein when the guardrail is not deployed the body issealable to provide a luggage device.
 13. The combination crib andluggage apparatus of claim 11, wherein the body is provided with wheelsand a handle.
 14. The combination crib and luggage apparatus of claim11, further comprising a plurality of deployable legs attached to thebody.
 15. A combination crib and luggage apparatus, comprising: a bodycomprising a space; a plurality of telescoping members connected to thebody; a guardrail connected to the plurality of telescoping members anddeployable above the space; and a fence connected to the guardrail andan interior of the body; wherein when the plurality of telescopingmembers is extended, the guardrail is deployed away from the body andthe fence forms an enclosure.
 16. The combination crib and luggageapparatus of claim 15, wherein when the guardrail is not deployed thebody is sealable to provide a luggage device.
 17. The combination criband luggage apparatus of claim 15, wherein the body is provided withwheels and a handle.
 18. The combination crib and luggage apparatus ofclaim 15, further comprising a plurality of deployable legs attached tothe body.
 19. The combination crib and luggage apparatus of claim 15,further comprising a button configured to release the guardrail from alocked position when deployed such that the guardrail is movable towardthe body.
 20. The combination crib and luggage apparatus of claim 15,further comprising a receiving groove formed on the body correspondingto position of at least one deployable leg.